5 Things to do after getting your license

August 10, 2025 | 11:15 am | room 2 | Operations Management

This session walks you through the critical next steps to turn your license into a functioning, revenue-generating business. We’ll cover five essential actions every new license-holder must take: finalizing regulatory documents, preparing for inspections, securing necessary permits, getting your facility operational, and setting up compliant marketing strategies. Whether you’re opening a dispensary, cultivation site, or processing facility, this session will help you avoid costly delays and stay ahead of compliance pitfalls, so you can open your doors with confidence.

Dr. Lucas McCann, CSO & Co-Founder, CannDelta Inc.

Dr. Lucas McCann is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at CannDelta. He provides scientific oversight and business strategy on all projects. Lucas has extensive experience helping clients to set up new businesses in the emerging cannabis industry by helping them with business strategy, science, and navigating regulatory frameworks including license applications. He has helped launch over 300 cannabis businesses as well as in the food, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical industries. Now CannDelta has grown to include offices in New Jersey, New York, and Toronto to better serve their clients.

An expert in regulations, Lucas has experience in all aspects of these industries, including cannabis-specific expertise in commercial cultivation, manufacturing, analytical testing and cannabis retail. Lucas acquired his regulatory experience and knowledge while working in controlled substances for the Federal government.